Athlon has ranked Clemson starting quarterback Cole StoudtCole StoudtSr. Quarterback#18 6-4, 205Dublin, OHView Full Profile as the #4th best QB in the ACC. The rankings were based on projections for 2014, not accomplishments to date.

Jameis Winston, Marquise Williams, and Anthony Boone were ranked higher on the list.

Stoudt is set to replace Boyd, who guided Clemson to 32 wins over the last three seasons, including a No. 8 finish in the final Associated Press poll in 2013. In three years as a backup at Clemson, Stoudt has thrown for 742 yards and eight touchdowns. Although limited playing time or a backup role isn’t the best way to judge how a player will perform once he’s the starter, it’s important to note Stoudt has completed 72.2 percent of his passes over the last three seasons and has only one pick in 119 attempts. The senior also has good mobility and should serve as a mentor for incoming freshman Deshaun WatsonDeshaun WatsonFr. Quarterback#4 6-3, 190Gainesville, GAView Full Profile. With Georgia and Florida State on the schedule early in the year, Stoudt’s experience will be valuable for Clemson as it hopes to record another 10-win season.